PART 25: 364 DAYS

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CAN POV

Eight missed calls from Nasli.

Sanem is packing up Deniz's things while Mevkibe and Nihat have the last cuddles before we leave. I go out into the hallway and call her back.
"We're on our way."
"Where are you? I have so much to show you."
"At Sanems parents house. I've got quite a lot to show you too."

I tell her to expect us within the next  half an hour.

Sanem finds me, just as I'm disconnecting.
"Are we late?"
"No, it's fine. Hey, is everything okay with your parents?"
"Well, you haven't been thrown out into the street, have you? So you must have said all the right things."

I guess I will accept this as a small victory for now

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I guess I will accept this as a small victory for now. Her Dad seemed to be in agreement with me about my wish to have Sanem and Deniz under my protection, because I have security and a large house.
I'm only able to predict what will happen when I'm unveiled as the new celebrity face of Versace or when I attend the Olympic press conference but that's because I've had a taste of it before.
I'm aware, I'm going to be expecting a lot of her. She's going to find out some of it this afternoon.

While Sanem puts Deniz in the car seat with Mevkibe supervising, I shake hands with Nihat.
"We're on our way to my lawyers office and once I know more of my movements, I'm sure Sanem will call you."
He nods.
"I'm trusting you with my family, Can, and while I may want one thing, I have to respect Sanems decisions when it comes to Deniz, but if she's scared or worried or asks for help from me, I will step in. "
"Which is exactly what I would do. They're my family now, too. I'm Deniz's father."
"A title you earn with your actions, son."

I understand him more than he thinks

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I understand him more than he thinks. I like him.
The beginnings of an alliance is being built, on somewhat unstable ground, but the foundations are there.

Mevkibe tells me to drive safely and tells Sanem that she wants Deniz for longer next time.
She agrees and I pull away from their house feeling pleased that this first meeting has gone so well.

I notice that Sanem always watches me when I drive. My hands on the wheel and gear stick. She's doing it now.

"Have you left Deniz for a night out, since he's been born?"
"No, not a night out. He's still been feeding so much. If I wanted to go to the gym or go shopping, Leyla looked after him mostly, but my parents helped me a lot and are all set up. Why?"

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